Best Of The Boy Bands: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Backstreet Boys / As performed by Jackson 5 / As performed by One Direction / As performed by BTS / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01241924
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We're not sure boy bands ever really went out of style, but their music is certainly here to stay! This fun medley features a mix of older classics as well as newer chartbusters. Includes: Dynamite (BTS), Everybody (Backstreet Boys), I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys), What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction), and I'll Be There (Jackson 5).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01241924
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About the Artist: Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys emerged from the pop landscape of the 1990s as one of the defining vocal groups of their generation, building a catalog that spans decades of chart success. Their influence on contemporary pop music extends to the artists featured in this medley, creating a through-line across multiple eras of boy band culture that resonates with today's students.
Why we love this
Students connect immediately with music they actually listen to, and this medley respects that by mixing genuine hits across generations rather than settling for one era. Michael Brown's arrangement keeps Grade 3 bands engaged without oversimplifying the pop sensibility that makes these songs work in the first place.
What to expect
Infectious and forward-moving, with enough rhythmic drive to keep the ensemble engaged while maintaining the melodic clarity that makes pop music memorable. The medley format creates momentum and variety without requiring dramatic shifts in instrumentation or technique.
Who it's for
Concert bands looking to program music that energizes audiences without compromising musical standards. This works equally well for groups building their repertoire in a more contemporary direction and for directors seeking programming that validates their students' actual musical lives.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in Dynamite first; the syncopation there will anchor your ensemble's confidence in the faster passages throughout the medley.
- Balance the sustained moments in I'll Be There by having winds support the weight without overwhelming any single voice line.
- Lock the melody and bass line together in What Makes You Beautiful to create the clarity these radio-friendly arrangements depend on.
- Use the transitions between selections to reset ensemble focus; treat each song as a fresh start rather than powering through five pieces back-to-back.
How to use it
Save this for a spring or end-of-year concert where you can lean into contemporary programming and build enthusiasm with families. It pairs well alongside a more traditional opening selection, giving your concert a natural arc that feels both accessible and musically grounded.
Skills your students will build
- Stylistic consistency across contrasting melodic ideas within a single work
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
- Balancing forward momentum with phrase shape in shorter, radio-friendly song structures
- Quick ensemble refocusing during key and tempo changes
- Maintaining intonation through sustained harmonic passages